MIRI (July 8): A total of 31 individuals, 26 of whom are students, were stung by a swarm of bees at SMK Tutoh Apoh in Marudi on Tuesday. Marudi Civil Defence Force (APM) officer in charge Lt (PA) Mirwan Shah Masri said the other five victims were teachers. He said the victims received treatment at [...] The post Students among 31 stung by bees at Marudi school appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (July 8): AirBorneo Airways (AirBorneo) expects to launch its Kuching- Singapore service by the end of this month after completing the final operational requirements, with more domestic and regional routes to be introduced as its fleet expands over the next five years. Its chief executive officer Megat Ardian Aminuddin said the airline has already secured [...] The post AirBorneo expects to launch Kuching-Singapore service by end of July appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KOTA KINABALU (July 8): The Sessions Court here has fined a woman RM10,000 in default six months' imprisonment for hiring an illegal immigrant. Judge Hurman Hussain imposed the fine on Nur Fatin Nazira Rosli, 30, after she pleaded guilty to a charge under Section 55B (1) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 for employing a person [...] The post Putatan carwash owner fined RM10,000 for hiring undocumented worker appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (July 8): AirBorneo Airways (AirBorneo) has defended its RM375 all-in promotional fare for the Kuching-Kuala Lumpur route following public feedback that it remains expensive. Chief executive officer Megat Ardian Aminuddin said the fare was introduced to help stabilise airfares between Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia while offering greater value to travellers. He explained that the [...] The post AirBorneo defends RM375 Kuching-KL promo fare following public feedback appeared first on ..

KUCHING (July 8): The Magistrates' Court here has sentenced a 31-year-old man to 32 months' imprisonment for sending an obscene image to his 16-year-old sister-in-law. Magistrate Leona Dominic Mojiliu convicted the accused on his own guilty plea to a charge under Section 11(1)(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which carries a jail [...] The post Kuching man gets 32 months' jail for sending obscene photo to teen sis-in-law appeared first on Borneo Post Online ..

KOTA SAMARAHAN (July 8): Plans for a new Sarawak police contingent headquarters have moved forward following an agreement between the federal and state governments on a new site in Petra Jaya, said Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah. The Sarawak police commissioner said the federal government had approved about RM520 million for the project, while the Sarawak [...] The post Sarawak police contingent project to proceed at new Petra Jaya site appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (July 8): Immediate retirement preparedness is critical for workforce and social resilience in Sarawak as the state is ageing at a faster pace than the rest of the nation, said Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Sarawak deputy director Irma Jalil. Highlighting the state's shifting demographics, Irma revealed that Sarawak is projected to become an aged [...] The post EPF: Immediate retirement preparedness critical as Sarawak ages faster than rest of nation appeared first on Borneo Post ..

LONDON (July 8): PrinceHarryon Tuesday lost his high-profile case against the Daily Mail's publisher for alleged unlawful information gathering in yet another blow to the estranged royal as he begins a fraught five-day trip back to the UK. A written judgement by London's High Court published following an 11-week trial earlier this year said the [...] The post Beleaguered Prince Harry loses lawsuit against UK tabloid appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KOTA KINABALU (July 8): The Sabah government remains committed to strengthening the creative economy as a new driver of growth by investing in talent development, innovation and technology to produce a workforce capable of competing at both national and international levels. State Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation Datuk James Ratib said the global [...] The post Minister: Sabah committed to strengthening creative economy as new driver of growth appeared first on Borneo ..

JOHOR BAHRU (July 8): The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) will operate at maximum capacity at the Sultan Iskandar Building (BSI) and the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (KSAB) to facilitate the return of voters from Singapore for the 16th Johor state election this Saturday (July 11). Itsdirector-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain [...] The post Johor polls: Border control ramps up operations to ensure smooth return of voters from Singapore appeared first on Borneo Post ..

BEAUFORT (July 8): The proposed dedicated Form 6 centre here would strengthen the education system, particularly for rural students, said Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) Lumadan information chief Mohd Hadyansyah Bumpin. The proposal was recently raised by Assistant Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry and Lumadan assemblyman Datuk Ruslan Muharam, who is also PBS Lumadan [...] The post Dedicated Form 6 centre in Beaufort would ensure better focus on STPM, says PBS man appeared first on ..

TENOM (July 8): A worsening riverbank erosion problem in Kampung Ulu Uloi here, which is threatening the safety of a resident's home, has drawn the attention of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Minister and Melalap assemblyman Datuk Jamawi Jaafar. The issue came to light following a report submitted by the village development and security committee [...] The post Jamawi: Swift action prioritised to address critical Kpg Ulu Uloi riverbank erosion appeared first on Borneo Post ..

BINTULU (July 8): Five vehicles were seized for various offences during an integrated enforcement operation on Tuesday by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) and several enforcement agencies on Kidurong-Samalaju Coastal Road here. The operation saw 226 vehicles of various types inspected, with several offences detected involving road safety and vehicle compliance. JPJ Sarawak said among [...] The post Joint operation on KidurongSamalaju Coastal Road sees five vehicles seized appeared ..

KUCHING (July 8): A new community recreational park will be developed at the General Operations Force (GOF) Batu Kawa along Jalan Field Force as part of ongoing efforts to expand public recreational facilities in the Batu Kawah constituency. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, who is also Batu Kawah assemblyman, said the Padawan [...] The post Dr Sim: New recreational park to be developed at GOF Batu Kawa appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

MIRI (July 8): Sarawak youths should make full use of the education assistance and initiatives provided by the Sarawak government, said Dato Paulus Palu Gumbang. The Batu Danau assemblyman urged youths to grab the opportunities and assistance made available to help them pursue higher education and acquire skills needed in emerging industries. "I would like [...] The post Paulus: Youths should make full use of education aid, Sarawak govt initiatives appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

MIRI (July 8): Headmasters play a far greater role than simply managing schools -- they are architects of Sarawak's future, shaping the quality human capital needed to realise the state's vision of becoming a developed and high- income region by 2030, said Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin. The Sarawak Minister of Transport said the decisions made [...] The post Lee: Headmasters are architects of Sarawak's future appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

BINTULU (July 8): The Sessions Court here on Tuesday sentenced a man who attempted to assault another man with a parang at a petrol station here to six years' jail and two strokes of the cane. Judge Leo Saga convicted the unrepresented 24-year-old on one charge under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal [...] The post Man gets six years jail, two lashes for attempted parang attack at Bintulu petrol station appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

MIRI (July 8): The ongoing diesel shortage in rural Sarawak is causing serious hardship for thousands of families who depend on agriculture for their livelihood, said Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS) president Dr John Brian Anthony. He said that while increasing the allocation of subsidised diesel might offer temporary relief, it does not address the [...] The post PBDS: Diesel shortage highlights broader neglect of rural Sarawak's economy appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

MIRI (July 8): The federal government has been asked to speed up improvements to the Budi Diesel subsidy mechanism as current implementation gaps in Sabah and Sarawak are a pressing concern for rural communities. Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) vice president Roland Engan said the government is reviewing ways to make the delivery of diesel subsidies [...] The post Putrajaya must improve Budi Diesel mechanism for rural folk, says PKR Sarawak leader appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

ATLANTA (July 8): Argentina staged a stunning comeback from 2-0 down to avoid crashing out of the World Cup at the hands of Egypt on Tuesday, as Lionel Messi played his part in a 3-2 win to reach the quarter-finals. The holders looked down and out when goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko, either [...] The post Argentina produce epic World Cup fightback to beat Egypt, reach quarters appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

LIMBANG (July 8): The shortage of blue passport booklets should be resolved soon, following the introduction of enhanced security features in the new batch of the documents. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah said the matter had previously been discussed with the Home Ministry, with efforts now underway to replenish the booklet stocks, particularly in [...] The post Passport booklet shortage in northern Sarawak to ease with new supply soon, says deputy minister appeared first on ..

SIBU (July 8): The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has been urged to review the affected zoning classifications for monthly parking fees and to expedite the implementation of the monthly parking pass scheme for senior citizens. Sibu MP Oscar Ling's special assistant Irene Wong said the restructuring of Sibu's commercial centre had resulted in several areas [...] The post SMC urged to review zoning classifications for monthly parking fees appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

SANDAKAN (July 8): The establishment of Sandakan Heritage Trail goes beyond tourism, as it is also intended to instil in the younger generation a greater appreciation for the town's rich history and legacy. Speaking at the annual Agnes Keith Day 2026 at Agnes Keith's House on Tuesday, Sandakan Heritage Trail founder and chairman Lai King [...] The post Sandakan Heritage Trail aims to inspire youth appreciation of towns history appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (July 8): The Malaysian Media Council (MMM) has welcomed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's call for complaints involving journalists to be referred to the council, saying the move recognises its role as Malaysia's independent media self-regulatory body. In a statement, it said the prime minister's remarks were an important acknowledgement of its mandate [...] The post Malaysian Media Council welcomes PMs call for complaints against journalists to go through ..

KUCHING (July 8): Artificial intelligence (AI) has enormous potential when used responsibly, but its misuse in politics could undermine democracy by spreading misinformation and damaging reputations, said Dato Peter Minos. The political analyst said AI itself was not the problem, but the intentions of those using it. "AI is best used with good intentions. But [...] The post AI misuse in politics could threaten democracy, public trust, warns political analyst appeared first on Borneo Post ..

KOTA KINABALU (July 8): The 2026 New Isuzu D-MAX range has been enhanced with a new 2.2-litre turbocharged diesel engine, delivering improved drivability, stronger load-carrying capability, quicker acceleration and greater fuel efficiency. The all-new 2.2-litre turbocharged diesel engine generates 400Nm of torque between 1,600rpm to 2,400rpm, representing a 14.3 per cent increase in torque output. [...] The post New Isuzu D-MAX 2.2L TD demonstrates strength, refinement on Sabahs challenging ..

KOTA KINABALU (July 8): Businesses here should capitalise on the opportunities presented in the food processing industry. In highlighting this, Kota Kinabalu Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KKCCCI) vice-president Andy Lim viewed this industry as being poised for significant growth, driven by rising global food demand, urbanisation and changing consumer preferences. Citing the New [...] The post Explore food processing industry, Sabahs businesses encouraged appeared first on Borneo ..

KUCHING (July 8): Stage bus operators in Sarawak will receive RM25 million in federal support over the next five years under a scheme that ties the funding to service performance and upgrades. In stating this, the Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board (CVLB) Sarawak chairman Michael Kong said this followed the signing of the Interim Stage Bus [...] The post CVLB sets up RM25 mln lifeline for stage bus operators in Sarawak appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

WUHAN (July 8): Riding the wave of China's flourishing "experience economy", visitors in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province, are enjoying a host of new, interactive experiences, while playing with humanoid robots. At the Hubei Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, pupils from a primary school are playing the classic children's game "Red Light, Green Light", [...] The post Experiencing tech-joy together with humanoid robots in China's ..

SHENZHEN (July 8): Nestled within a 10-kilometer stretch flanked by the Tanglang and Yangtai mountains in Shenzhen's Nanshan District, China's "Robot Valley" has rapidly evolved into a global epicenter for robotics innovation, driven by an unparalleled supply chain and deep industry-academia integration. Home to over 200 robotics firms and nearly a dozen universities, the valley [...] The post Shenzhen's Robot Valley emerges as global hub of robotics innovation ..

DOHA (July 7): Three tankers including a Qatari LNG vessel were struck within hours in the Strait of Hormuz, maritime monitors and Qatar said on Tuesday, with peace mediator Doha denouncing an "unacceptable" Iranian attack. An "unknown projectile" hit a tanker overnight, causing a fire, before two more were hit, at least one by a [...] The post Three ships struck in Hormuz flare- up, Qatar slams Iran appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (July 7): Opportunities to strengthen diplomatic relations and enhance bilateral cooperation in strategic sectors between Sarawak and Ukraine took centre stage during a courtesy call by Ukraine's Ambassador to Malaysia Dr Hennadii Nadolenko on Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar at Astana Negeri here. According to a Facebook post [...] The post Sarawak, Ukraine explore stronger ties in technology, trade and investment appeared first on Borneo Post ..

KUCHING (July 7): A meeting here on Monday saw the Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) and the Embassy of Ukraine in Malaysia explore opportunities to enhance economic cooperation between Sarawak and Ukraine. Ukraine's Ambassador to Malaysia Dr Hennadii Nadolenko paid a courtesy visit to the SBF office, where he was received by SBF president Dato Jonathan [...] The post Sarawak Business Federation, Ukraine embassy explore economic cooperation opportunities appeared first on Borneo Post ..

KUCHING (July 7): The implementation mechanism of the recently passed Employment Insurance System (Amendment) Bill 2025 should be reviewed to avoid placing unnecessary administrative burdens on employers, said the Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (Sheda) Institute. It said the amendments, which were passed by the Dewan Rakyat on June 30, require employers to [...] The post Review EIS amendments to ease employer burden, Sheda Institute tells Putrajaya appeared first on ..

KOTA KINABALU (July 7): Tuaran MP Datuk Seri Panglima Wilfred Madius Tangau has urged the government to expedite the drafting of a Malaysia Refugee Act to establish a comprehensive legal framework for addressing the country's long- standing refugee issues. He said the absence of specific legislation had resulted in refugee matters being handled solely through administrative [...] The post Malaysia needs clear refugee framework after decades of unresolved issues, Tuaran MP tells Dewan ..

KOTA KINABALU (July 7): University students should prioritise the pursuit of knowledge and personal integrity over participating in street demonstrations. This was pointed out by political activist Aksyah Nasrah, in view of the action by a small group of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) students who took part in the Gempur Rasuah 3.0 rally. "They (students) [...] The post Students should focus on knowledge, integrity over street protests, says Sabah activist appeared first on Borneo Post ..

KOTA KINABALU (July 7): The success of realising the aspiration of Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) 2.0 Development Plan lies in the strength, commitment and capability of the entire civil service to work as a well-coordinated team, said Sabah State Secretary Datuk Zainudin Aman. He said the culture of working in isolation, or the "silo mentality", [...] The post Sabah civil service must embrace collaboration, AI to drive SMJ 2.0, says State Secretary appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KIULU (July 7): Kiulu has the potential to emerge as a key hill padi production area in Sabah by leveraging its hilly terrain and vast agricultural land, said the assemblyman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai. Speaking at the 'Jelajah Kebun Dapur' programme here, he called on the State Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry (MAFFI) to [...] The post Kiulu eyes role as Sabahs key hill padi production hub appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KOTA KINABALU (July 7): Action has been taken against the operator of an unlicensed stall at the corner leading to the Emergency Department block of Queen Elizabeth Hospital I (HQE I) here. It is said that the stall is among a few operating daily around the vicinity, contributing to the long-standing congestion issue there. A [...] The post Action taken against unlicensed stall blamed for HQE I emergency dept block congestion appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (July 7): Sarawak's own cube satellite (CubeSat) would not only reduce the cost of obtaining satellite data but also help develop a highly skilled local workforce capable of driving technological innovation across multiple industries, said Sarawakian astronautical engineer Irfan Annuar. He said governments and organisations currently rely largely on commercial satellite operators, which decide [...] The post Sarawaks own CubeSat can cut costs, build local expertise, says engineer ..